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Edexcel IGCSEPhysicsGeneral Applications10 Marks

This question is about waves.

  1. (a)(i)The diagram shows water waves. [Figure 6] On Figure 6, label one wavelength.[1]
  2. (a)(ii)A student measures the wavelength of the waves as 2.4 cm. The frequency of the waves is 3.5 Hz. Calculate the speed of the waves.[2]
  3. (a)(iii)State what is meant by the frequency of a wave.[1]
  4. (b)Sound waves can be reflected. Describe how sound waves can be used to measure the depth of the sea.[3]
  5. (c)A student observes a rainbow. Explain how a rainbow is formed.[3]

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